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Vamana temple (Devanagri:वामन मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The temple was built between 1050 and 1075. It forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed because of its exceptional architecture, art, and testimony to the Chandela dynasty.




Location


The temple is located in the eastern area of Khajuraho. It is situated about 200 meters to the north-east to Brahma Temple.




Architecture


It has a sanctum, vestibule, maha-mandapa with lateral transepts and an entrance-porch.




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External links


M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho
Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur
Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Vamana Temple, Khajuraho

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